Systems Engineer
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Telecommunications
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity &amp; TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.

Job description:
As a Systems Engineer you will design, implement and administer systems infrastructure, including cloud software, server hardware, operating system and virtual networks. The responsibilities for this role include installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of our systems infrastructure.Key AccountabilitiesWe are looking for experienced and skilled individuals.  Systems infrastructure provides a valuable foundational service to our business, and you are on the front line making it bigger, faster, shinier, flexible and available.  Proven experience building and operating Openstack-based clouds. Systems architecture: security, best practices, scalability, tuning, high availability. Knowledge of all the moving parts and how they interact. Ability to triage operational issues like a wizard.Linux administration: Deep and comprehensive knowledge of Linux server.  Experience with RHEL, CentOS and Ubuntu server releases is highly valued.Openstack: Cloud infrastructure requires highly automated approach. Practical experience using automation frameworks to build infrastructure. Ability to drive  enhancements and feature releases of our cloud infrastructure through dev, test, and prod.  Operations and observability are second nature, and you are fluent in nagios and cacti.  Virtualization: Extensive knowledge of KVM. Familiar with container technologies like Docker and LXC. Experience with VMware vSphere technologies is a plus.Networking: Comprehensive knowledge of the core Linux network stack, iptables, network namespaces, and how Neutron automates them. Comprehensive understanding of Neutron L2 and L3 capabilities. Ability to work with network engineers to triage performance and connectivity issues, and ability to understand CISCO config.  High quality python/shell development experience is highly valued.

Requirements:
Personal CharacteristicsAbility to pursue complicated technical problems and come up with robust engineering solutionsAbility to work under pressure with track record of meeting deadlines in challenging situationsStrong team player, able to provide guidelines and assistanceSolid communication skills (both oral and written) being able to explain concepts and ideas in various types of audiencesDependable, reliable, with attention to detailFlexible work style to get the job done without compromising quality standards. 

Benefits:
We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills. By joining Upstream you will be part of a young, creative and dynamic company undergoing rapid growth and transformation into a global market leader.